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On this day in Aviation History – January 4

On this day in Aviation History – January 4

  2004: The NASA Mars Rover Spirit, lands successfully on Mars.   1989: Two US Navy F-14 Tomcats shoot down two Libyan Air Force MiG-23s over the Mediterranean.      1964: Pope Paul VI lands in Amman, Jordan, in a special Alitalia DC-8; it is the first time that a pope has used an airplane […]
First Flights of the Year — What did you fly?

First Flights of the Year — What did you fly?

  So with the coming of a new year, we all have an excuse to go out and do some flying. North, south, east or west, many RC Clubs have a traditional get together to put in those fun and exciting first flights to ring in the new RC flying calendar year. Up here in […]
A Main Hobbies EcoPower Batteries

A Main Hobbies EcoPower Batteries

Designed to designed to fill the gap between A Main’s ProTek R/C batteries and generic alternatives, this battery line is high quality at a low cost. The first available are a 2C 5000mAh 7.4V, 30C pack that costs $34.99 and a 2C 2200mAh 30C pack that costs $24.99.  
Cool video of the week: Jet-Powered Ultralight

Cool video of the week: Jet-Powered Ultralight

 Have you ever heard of a jet-powered ultralight? Dean Arnold recently uploaded this amazing footage of the maiden flight of the his Sirocket, the first twin engine jet-powered “microlight” in the UK. Filmed at the Damyn’s Hall Airfield, the Sirocket is a composite monoplane design normally powered by a 40hp gasoline engine and pusher propeller. […]
ParkZone Hawker Sea Fury — Flightline Video Flight Report

ParkZone Hawker Sea Fury — Flightline Video Flight Report

We already gave a sneak peek of the Parkzone Hawker Sea Fury ARF and now here’s our From the Flightline Video flight Report. If you are looking for a warbird but are tired of all the Mustangs and P-40s then this post WW2 war machine from the Royal Navy is for you. Watch for a complete […]
Another Awesome “Red Tails” Mustang

Another Awesome “Red Tails” Mustang

Since we published our February 2012 issue of MAN with our Red Tails Mustang on the cover, we’ve been receiving a ton of email from readers telling us about their love the Red Tail Mustang. Our issue featured a How To article by Sr. West Coast editor John Reid showing how he converted his giant […]
New Sound System for your Aircraft

New Sound System for your Aircraft

Recently I started preparing my ASM Lancaster for a big event we have coming up at the end of January in Arizona. The Arizona Electric Festival is a gathering of electric pilots from around the Southwest meeting at one place to show off their latest electric endeavor. This year I plan to take the Lancaster […]
The Radio Control Show Episode 139

The Radio Control Show Episode 139

This Week’s Episode Of The Radio Control Show Features A Quick Propeller Tip With John Reid, A Sneak Peak Of Our 3D Aerobatics DVD And A Giant R.C Paper Airplane.
E-flite Hawker Sea Fury 480 — update with video

E-flite Hawker Sea Fury 480 — update with video

I just cracked open the box for the new Sea Fury from E-flite. Man this one looks like a keeper and I will be putting this warbird together for review and flight test by week’s end. For the power system I will be installing the Park 480 brushless outrunner motor with a 40-amp E-flite Pro […]
New for Members Only: Pilatus Porter Makeover

New for Members Only: Pilatus Porter Makeover

This new exclusive content is for the “Seagull Models PC-6 Makeover” article from the upcoming April 2011 issue of MAN. This easy to do technique from longtime contributor Rich Uravitch is a great way to change the looks of your ARF by making your own custom aircraft markings. The medium is decal paper designed for use inexpensive home inkjet printers. The […]
on this Day in Aviation History–December 28

on this Day in Aviation History–December 28

1956: The first CL28, a maritime reconnaissance version of the Bristol Britannia, is completed by Canadair in Montreal.   1955: Air France orders 24 nationally built Caravelles and 10 Boeing 707s.     1948: An Airborne Transport DC-3 NC16002, disappears while flying to Miami from San Juan, Puerto Rico. The aircraft had reported themselves as […]
Best of 2011: Your Favorite Posts

Best of 2011: Your Favorite Posts

Seven days a week, 365 days a year, ModelAirplaneNews.com has you covered with the most interesting, RC-related news stories around. Here’s a list of our top 10 stories of the entire year, based on number of views. If you missed any of these, click on the link to go right to that story. Drumroll, please! 10. In […]
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